1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1965 Steyr 500D
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Steyr 500D would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1965 Steyr 500D. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 1965 Steyr 500D | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Steyr |
| Model | Camaro | 500D |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 1850 mm |
